Gas Furnace Prices

Choosing a new gas furnace isn't as hard as it may seem. While there are lots of choices in manufacturers you'll find it easy to compare gas furnace prices and specifics about each one doing online searches.  Some of the bigger well known manufacturers are Rheem, Trane and Goodman.  It's easy to find gas furnace reviews for each of these and many more.

The first question you need to ask yourself about installing a gas furnace is if you really need a new one.  You definitely do if your unit is going on 20 years old. Most gas furnace problems start between years 15 and 18. The time to make gas furnace comparisons is before you need a unit. You don't want to have to make a decision under the stress of needing a new unit, and you certainly don't want to be without heat during the winter.

You always want to look for a high efficiency gas furnace. AFUE is a recognized measurement used by the US Department of Energy and furnace manufacturers. This measurement helps homeowners determine the best gas furnace for their home. Older gas furnaces had an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) around 65%.  Today the government insists on a rating of at least 80%. What this means is that if you are replacing a 18 to 20 year old gas furnace you're definitely going to be seeing a large increase in efficiency of the unit.

Even the AFUE rating of the best gas furnace can be effected by the ductwork in the home. If your ductwork is not in good order, meaning if it is rusted or has joints or seams that are split you can lose up to 30% of the heat you're paying for. The heating and cooling capacity of any new unit you choose can be adversely effected.

Choosing an installer will have a lasting effect on your unit too. Most follow-up gas furnace maintenance is required due to poor installation. Make sure you choose a contractor carefully. Check with friends and family and as if they have any recommendations. Check with your local Better Business Bureau. Make sure the gas furnace installer you choose has experience with the particular unit you choose.

Some homeowners think they can save money on gas furnace prices by installing units by themselves.  This is generally not recommended. One reason is that some manufacturers will not honor warranties if the units are not installed by professionals. Most homeowners do not have the tools, or access to speciality tools needed when installing a gas furnace. Installing the furnace is only one aspect. Installing a gas furnace in most cases requires repair or re-working of existing ductwork as well as an upgrade to an electrical panel. And, most states require that a state inspector give a final OK of all work done.

It's easy for any homeowner to find the best gas furnace prices. There is a wealth of information online at for them to utilize, if they choose.